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6 December 2023
Clariant Closes Bioethanol Plant in Romania
The plant closure follows operational shortfalls and continued losses. Restructuring costs and provisions will impact 2023 and 2024 financials, with significant EBITDA and EBIT adjustments.
1 December 2023
Sasol Explores Partnerships for Boegoebaai Green Hydrogen Project
Sasol's pre-feasibility study confirms Boegoebaai's potential for green hydrogen. Mizuho International aids in finding partners for further development.
1 December 2023
ExxonMobil's Fawley Refinery Investment Enhances UK Energy Security
The new low-sulphur diesel facility at Fawley will boost production by 40%, reduce imports, support 400 construction jobs, and lay groundwork for lower-carbon fuels with a new hydrogen plant.
28 November 2023
Neste receives energy investment aid for green hydrogen project
The Finnish Ministry granted EUR 1.96M for a 120MW electrolyzer project at Porvoo refinery. The project aims to produce green hydrogen and recover heat for district heating. Decision expected in 2024.
27 November 2023
Kemira Invests in UK Water Treatment Chemicals Expansion
Kemira expands Goole plant by 70,000 tons to meet stricter UK wastewater regulations, enhancing flexibility and supply security. Completion expected Q3 2025.
23 November 2023
Novo Nordisk Invests €2.1 Billion in Expanding French Production Facilities
The €2.1 billion investment will double the Chartres site's capacity, add new production processes, and create over 500 jobs by 2028, enhancing Novo Nordisk's ability to meet future medicine demands.
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23 November 2023
BASF Secures Funding for 54-MW Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant
The 54-MW PEM electrolyzer will produce 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 72,000 metric tons. The project receives €124.3 million in funding and aims to start in 2025.
22 November 2023
BASF Expands Defoamer Capacity in Turkey
New production line in Turkey boosts defoamer output, meeting demand in SE Europe, Middle East, Africa. Reduces lead times, cuts transport emissions, and strengthens additives business.
21 November 2023
Röhm and Sabic Form POLYVANTIS for Advanced Film and Sheet Products
POLYVANTIS will offer advanced films and sheets, combining expertise from Röhm and SABIC. The merger aims to accelerate growth and provide diverse, innovative solutions across multiple industries.
20 November 2023
LyondellBasell to Build Advanced Recycling Plant in Germany
The new plant will use MoReTec technology to recycle 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, converting it into feedstock for new plastics, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting a circular economy.
18 November 2023
Porthos Launches First CO2 Storage Project in Rotterdam
Porthos will invest €1.3 billion in a CO2 transport and storage system in Rotterdam, operational by 2026. It will store 2.5 Mton CO2 annually for 15 years, aiding Dutch climate goals.
16 November 2023
Svensk Plaståtervinning Opens Advanced Plastic Sorting Plant in Sweden
The new plant in Motala processes 42 metric tons per hour, recovering 12 plastic types with 98% purity. It aims for zero waste, downcycling, and emissions, leveraging advanced sorting and digital monitoring.
16 November 2023
Repsol and Pontegadea Partner on 618 MW Renewable Portfolio
The 618 MW portfolio includes 12 wind farms and 2 solar plants in Spain, valued at €740M. This is the third partnership, aiming to accelerate objectives and maximize returns.
10 November 2023
Vynova to Invest in New Alcoholate Plant in Germany
The new plant will replace existing facilities due to regulatory closure by 2027, ensuring local supply for European biodiesel production.
10 November 2023
ABB to Provide Electrical Engineering for Danish Green Hydrogen Facility
The 1 GW Esbjerg plant will produce 90,000 tons of hydrogen annually, aiding decarbonization. ABB's involvement supports EU renewable hydrogen goals and will create 60 jobs.
10 November 2023
Novo Nordisk to Invest €5.6 Billion in Expanding Danish Manufacturing Facilities
The €5.6 billion investment will expand API and packaging capacity, create 800 jobs, and enhance sustainability. Completion is expected between 2025-2029, with 3,000 external workers during construction.
10 November 2023
Sandoz Opens New Antibiotic Plant in Austria and Biosimilar Center in Germany
EUR 175M investment enhances penicillin production and biosimilar development, improving ecological footprint and securing European supply. Supported by Austrian and Bavarian governments.
6 November 2023
Air Products to Build Europe's Largest Blue Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam
The new facility will capture CO2 from existing plants, connect to the Porthos system for storage, and help meet Dutch climate targets, supporting industry and mobility transition in Rotterdam.
31 October 2023
OMV and Interzero to Build Europe's Largest Chemical Recycling Sorting Facility
The facility in Germany will process 260,000 tonnes of mixed plastics annually, creating 120 jobs. It will supply feedstock for chemical recycling, with production starting in 2026.
26 October 2023
Mura Technology Launches First Commercial HydroPRS™ Recycling Plant in Teesside
The plant will process 'unrecyclable' plastics, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions. Key industry figures attended the launch, highlighting collaboration and economic benefits.
26 October 2023
Carbios Secures Permits for First PET Biorecycling Plant in France
Construction starts on the world's first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France, with a 2025 commissioning target. The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually, creating 150 jobs.
25 October 2023
Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Sodium-Ion Battery Facility in Sweden
Fluor will provide FEED services for the first industrial-scale sodium-ion battery facility in Sweden, with project management from its UK office. Completion is expected by early 2024.
24 October 2023
bp selects Johnson Matthey’s LCH technology for H2Teesside hydrogen project
H2Teesside aims for 1.2GW hydrogen by 2030, aiding local decarbonization. The project leverages North Sea gas and carbon capture, targeting low-cost, efficient hydrogen production.
16 October 2023
Cepsa to Develop Biomethane Plants from Agricultural and Livestock Waste
By 2030, 15 biomethane plants will manage 4 TWh/year, reducing CO2 emissions by 728,000 tons annually. This supports green hydrogen production, sustainable mobility, and rural economic development.
16 October 2023
BASF Expands Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp
The expansion adds 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, includes a second ethylene oxide plant, and creates 100+ jobs, supporting growth in Europe for detergent, automotive, and construction industries.
13 October 2023
Lonza to Add New ADC Filling Line at Stein Facility
The new cGMP filling line will enhance bioconjugate handling and create 115 jobs by 2027, expanding end-to-end ADC manufacturing capabilities and supporting clinical and commercial supply.
12 October 2023
Lhyfe to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Germany
The plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd will use renewable energy, support local industry, and contribute to climate-friendly infrastructure, backed by EU funding and state support. Completion is expected in 2024.
12 October 2023
BASF to Build New Fermentation Plant for Crop Protection in Germany
The new plant will produce biological fungicides, seed treatments, and Inscalis® insecticide. It will employ 30 people and use renewable raw materials via fermentation, operational by late 2025.
11 October 2023
Arcadia eFuels Selects Plug Power for 280 MW Electrolyzer in Denmark
The Vordingborg plant will use wind power to produce 120 TPD of green hydrogen for sustainable aviation fuel, aiming for commercial operation by late 2026.
11 October 2023
MadoquaPower2X boosts investment to €2.8 billion for green hydrogen in Portugal
The project in Sines will now produce 150,000 tons of hydrogen and 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, creating 265 permanent and 6,000 indirect jobs, and supporting EU decarbonization goals.
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